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UPDATE: Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office further addresses recent accusation of excessive force

By Tyler Gaw · Wednesday, May 27, 2020

The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office put out a media release on May 26 following a shooting incident and excessive force from a deputy in Ypsilanti Township. A neighbor recorded a Facebook Live video of a white deputy repeatedly punching a black woman in the head. Investigations are ongoing for both the initial shooting case and the excessive force used by the deputy.

Multiple cars broken into near Prospect Park area, along with a car being stolen from apartment lot

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, April 26, 2020

Many cars were broken into near Prospect Park on the early morning of April 21. A car was also stolen from apartment lot on Summit St. during the same time frame. Many car related robberies continue to occur in April as discussed on an Ypsilanti Facebook page.

Review: Wok Mandu is a must-try

By Fenrik Goerlitz · Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Wok Mandu is a new local restaurant located near the College of Business.

Washtenaw County Health Department awarded $30,000 for three community projects

By Liz Erne · Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020

The Washtenaw County Health Department is awarding $30,000 in grant funding for three community projects that are helping to improve access and consumption of healthy foods. The funding was awarded through the health departments program, Building Healthy Communities.

Mourners gather to remember Tray Matthews at Nancy Park where he was slain

Two murder suspects arrested in connection with death of Trey Matthews III; January Shooting in Ypsilanti Township Update

By Tyler Gaw · Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020

Two 18-year-old men have been arrested and charged with the murder of Trey Matthews III. The fatal shooting occurred on Jan. 11 in Ypsilanti Township at Nancy Park.

Police Blotter: Feb. 7 - Feb. 15

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of Feb. 7 through Feb. 15.

Opinion: Riverside Arts Center continually demonstrates its commitment to building community

By Fenrik Goerlitz · Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020

Riverside Arts Center is committed to the Ypsilanti community. It provides countless opportunities to get involved and learn new things.

Police Blotter: Feb. 3 - Feb. 5

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of Feb. 3 through Feb. 5

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Opinion: Ypsilanti's greatest adversary is its own debt crisis

By Marcus Lawniczak · Friday, Feb. 7, 2020

High crime might be Ypsilanti’s most talked about problem, but its debt crisis stays under the radar. The Water Street purchase, which was supposed to be Ypsilanti’s beacon of hope and prosperity, may have been its undoing.

Ypsilanti tight on public safety training, but making improvements in 2020

By Tyler Gaw · Friday, Feb. 7, 2020

Ypsilanti will be tight on public safety training, despite the city adding staff for a third consecutive budget year. Mayor Bashert explains Ypsilanti's progress and the expectations for the new year.

Police Blotter: Jan. 27 - Jan. 31

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of Jan. 27 through Jan. 31.

The Ypsilanti community weighs in on beloved water tower for the landmark's 130th birthday

By Heather Weigel and Sophia Kalakailo · Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020

Ypsi and EMU locals weigh in on what our water tower means to them.

Police Blotter: Jan. 20 - Jan. 23

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of Jan. 20 through Jan. 23.

Girlfriend arrested after stabbing boyfriend multiple times with a katana-type sword in Ypsilanti Township

By Tyler Gaw · Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020

A woman was arrested after stabbing her boyfriend with a katana-style sword in Ypsilanti Township. The man was left in critical condition and was taken to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor in Ypsilanti.

Police Blotter: Jan. 13 - Jan. 16

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of Jan. 13 through Jan. 16

21-year-old man fatally shot in local Ypsilanti Township park

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020

Saturday night, on Jan. 11, a 21-year-old man was found shot to death in Nancy Park. Medical personnel tried transporting him to the hospital, but he died of wounds. No arrest have been made yet.

Police Blotter: Jan. 6 - Jan. 10

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of Jan. 6 through Jan. 10.

Ypsilanti robbery occurs southwest of campus

By Tyler Gaw · Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020

The Eastern Michigan Police sent out an email to all students and staff early Wednesday about an off-campus robbery that occurred on the night of January 7. The suspect hit the victim with an unknown object and stole cash. The suspect fled the scene in a pickup truck.

Police Blotter: Dec. 2 - Dec. 7

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of Dec. 2 through Dec. 7

Suspect in Country Meadows apartment complex faces charges

By Tyler Gaw · Monday, Nov. 25, 2019

26-year-old Ajay Tremaine Stovall has been arraigned of two charges. Victim’s condition is still unknown.